SPLIT CANE BAMBOO FLY RODS
BY
DON ANDERSEN
BY
DON ANDERSEN
updated April 18/12
New Tapers for 2011/12 - - The Edmonton Trout Unlimited Series
For more than 30 years I've made a lot of rods using tapers that were a tad slower than these. Last year, I modified a Garrison 7'3" taper stretching it to a 7'6" and a 4 weight line and at the same time beefing up the overall dimensions a little The rod was a delight to cast. It was donated to the Edmonton Trout Unlimited organization for the Lloyd Shea Habitat Fund.. Another of the same taper was built and sold last summer. My most popular taper has been the 7'9" so this new taper stretched out to the 7'9" length and further modified to to result in 3 rods. One rod carries a 3/4, the second rod a 4/5 and the last rod a 5 weight line.
The TU tapers are gone!! Surprised me but all is not lost. As time allows and rainy weather begins, I'll be working on another complete set of 7'9" rods rather than going fishing..This is of course after the two rods nearing completetion are done. I'll post pictures of them when completed. The 6'6" 3 wt. taper is a new taper to me. A honey of a caster. The other rod is a 7'9" 5 wt. TU Taper.
Rod Serial # 019312 - 5 Weight
This the 5 weight taper of this series of rods. Unlike the 7'9" 5 wts. I normally build, this taper is somewhat faster.
| Length | 7'9" | Serial # | 019312 |
| Line Weight | 5 wt. | Pieces | 2 pc c/w 2 tips |
| Reel Seat | Andersen Style Cap and Ring | Insert Wood | Zebra |
| Handle Type | Modified Western | Ferrules | Classic Super Z's |
| Strip Guide | Mildrum Carboly | Snake Guides | Perfections |
| Rod Finish | Varnish | Wrappings | Tan c/w brown tippings |
| Fittings Blued | No | Flamed Cane | No |
| Rod Bag | Yes | Aluminum Case | Yes |
| Rod Case Over-bag | No |
Amount Used | New |
PRICE $1350 - Sold
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Rod Serial # 029312 - 4 Weight
This is the 4 wt. rod of the Trout Unlimited Series. Although it was designed as a 4 weight, it also carries a 5 weight readily. Like all the series of rods it is somewhat faster than the rods I have built in the past.
| Length | 7'9" | Serial # | 029312 |
| Line Weight | 4 weight | Pieces | 2 piece c/w 2 tips |
| Reel Seat | Andersen style cap and ring | Insert Wood | Zebra |
| Handle Type | Modified Western | Ferrules | Classic Super Z's |
| Strip Guide | Mildrum Carboly | Snake Guides | Perfection chromed |
| Rod Finish | Varnish | Wrappings | Tan wrappings c/w brown tipping |
| Fittings Blued | No | Flamed Cane | No |
| Rod Bag | Yes | Aluminum Case | Yes |
| Rod Case Over-bag | No |
Amount Used | New |
PRICE $1350.00 - Sold
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Rod Serial # 039312 - 3 Weight
Similar to both of the Edmonton Trout Unlimited Series rods above, this rod will cast 2 line weights. Either a 3 or 4 weight cast very well.. My choice would be the 3 weight .
| Length | 7'9" |
Serial # | 039312 |
| Line Weight | 3 | Pieces | 2 piece c/w 2 tips |
| Reel Seat | Andersen style cap and ring | Insert Wood | Zebra |
| Handle Type | Modified Western | Ferrules | Classic Super Z's |
| Strip Guide | Mildrum Carboly | Snake Guides | Perfection chromed |
| Rod Finish | Varnish | Wrappings | Tan wrappings c/w brown tipping |
| Fittings Blued | No | Flamed Cane | No |
| Rod Bag | Yes | Aluminum Case | Yes |
| Rod Case Over-bag | No |
Amount Used | New |
PRICE $1350.00 Sold
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The "Original"
Rod Serial # 029310 - 5 weight
Probably have made in excess of 50 rods of this taper over the past 30 years . A rod of this taper is the basis for Just How Tough are Cane Rods article found elsewhere on the site. This rod is also one of my favorite rods for stream trout fishing and gets used regularly throughout the summer.
| Length | 7'9" |
Serial # | 029310 |
| Line Weight | 5 wt. | Pieces | 2 pc c/w 2 tips |
| Reel Seat | Andersen style cap and ring | Insert Wood | Zebra |
| Handle Type | Cigar | Ferrules | Classic Super Z's |
| Strip Guide | Mildrum Carboly | Snake Guides | Hopkins and Holloway |
| Rod Finish | Spar Varnish | Wrappings | Light Tan c/w brown tipping |
| Fittings Blued | No | Flamed Cane | No |
| Rod Bag | Yes | Aluminum Case | Yes |
| Rod Case Over-bag | Yes |
Amount Used | New |
Prive $1400.00
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The Cross over Rods
Rod Serial # 059611
Took this rod for a lawn test this morning and I was really pleased. The rod throws a Cortland 444 DT%F and a Cortland 444 DT6F easily. A DT5 would be my choice for tossing dries wile the Dt6 would slow down the action to make fishing nymphs a delight. The taper is patterned after Garrison's tapers which have found acceptance by knowledgeable anglers world around. This rod is the first utilizing the swelled butt capabilities of my new Morgan Handbill. The rod also feature a full wells grip of 6 1/2" long comprised of 14 rinds for the superstitious amounst us.
| Length | 8'0" |
Serial # | 059611 |
| Line Weight | 5/6 wt. | Pieces | 2 pc c/w 2 tips |
| Reel Seat | Andersen style cap and ring | Insert Wood | Maple |
| Handle Type | Full Wells | Ferrules | Classic Super Z's |
| Strip Guide | Mildrum Carboly | Snake Guides | Perfection |
| Rod Finish | Spar Varnish | Wrappings | Light Tan c/w brown tipping |
| Fittings Blued | No | Flamed Cane | No |
| Rod Bag | Yes | Aluminum Case | Yes |
| Rod Case Over-bag | No |
Amount Used | New |
PRICE $1350
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Rod Serial # 039611 - The Plan
This rod is a taper I derived from a number of tapers including both Young and Garrison. It is my rod of choice when fishing
the windy rivers of southern Alberta.
| Length | 8'0" |
Serial # | 039611 |
| Line Weight | 6 wt. | Pieces | 2 piece c/w 2 tips |
| Reel Seat | Andersen style cap and ring | Insert Wood | Zebra |
| Handle Type | Cigar | Ferrules | Classic Super Z's |
| Strip Guide | Mildrum Carboly | Snake Guides | Perfection |
| Rod Finish | Varnish | Wrappings | Tan wrapping c/w brown tipping |
| Fittings Blued | No | Flamed Cane | No |
| Rod Bag | Yes | Aluminum Case | Yes |
| Rod Case Over-bag | No |
Amount Used | New |
PRICE $1350.00
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Heavier Trout or Lake Rods
This is a series of rod tapers that have been designed to cast 6 weight lines.Personally, the 6 weight lines covers all my needs. When I fish the lakes, I generally have two rods strung ready to go. One with a floating line and the other with either a floater, Hover line or a rate #2 clear camo.
Rod Serial # 049611
This rod is a Garrison 212 taper and was the taper I used for years on either southern Alberta rivers or lakes.
| Length | 8'0" | Serial # | 049611 |
| Line Weight | 6 wt | Pieces | 2 piece c/w 2 tips |
| Reel Seat | Andersen style cap and ring | Insert Wood | Zebra |
| Handle Type | Cigar | Ferrules | Classic Super Z's |
| Strip Guide | Mildrum Carboly | Snake Guides | Perfection |
| Rod Finish | Varnish | Wrappings | Tan wrapping c/w brown tipping |
| Fittings Blued | No | Flamed Cane | No |
| Rod Bag | Yes | Aluminum Case | Yes |
| Rod Case Over-bag | No |
Amount Used | New |
PRICE $1350.00
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Rod Serial # 029611
This is a Dickerson 8014 taper that is a new one to me and from the butt dimensions, it will and does cast like a cannon. While I've heard that the taper is rated for a 6 weight, I would think that it could carry a 7 weight as well. The rod casts very well out to 75' or so.
| Length | 8'0" | Serial # | 029611 |
| Line Weight | 6 wt. | Pieces | 2 piece c/w 2 tips |
| Reel Seat | Andersen style cap and ring | Insert Wood | Zebra |
| Handle Type | Full Wells | Ferrules | Classic Super Z's |
| Strip Guide | Mildrum Carboly | Snake Guides | Perfection |
| Rod Finish | Hand rubbed Oil finish | Wrappings | Tan wrappings c/w brown trip wraps |
| Fittings Blued | No | Flamed Cane | No |
| Rod Bag | Yes | Aluminum Case | Yes |
| Rod Case Over-bag | No |
Amount Used | New |
PRICE $1350.00
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Rod Serial # 019611
This rod is my favorite rod for fishing lakes. I have 4 of them. I like them because I can cast about 70' of line plus another 15>20'' of leader while sitting in my pontoon boat fishing chironomid patterns. Not only does it cast well but is capable of handling a decent sized trout. The taper is a Paul Young Para 15. Most knowledgable bamboo rod users this of this rod as a Parabolic Taper.
| Length | 8'0" |
Serial # | 019611 |
| Line Weight | 6 wt. | Pieces | 2 piece c/w 2 tips |
| Reel Seat | Andersen style cap and ring | Insert Wood | Zebra |
| Handle Type | Full Wells | Ferrules | Classic Super Z |
| Strip Guide | Mildrum Carboly | Snake Guides | Perfection |
| Rod Finish | Hand rubbed Oil | Wrappings | Tan wrappings c/w brown tippings |
| Fittings Blued | No | Flamed Cane | No |
| Rod Bag | Yes | Aluminum Case | Yes |
| Rod Case Over-bag | No |
Amount Used | New |
PRICE $1350.00
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EXCERTA RODS
Rod Serial # 017206
Found this rod in a corner. The customer hymed and hawed and I finally forgot about the rod. Was cleaning up the place and came by this rod. It would be a great rod for those small cutthroat streams in the mountains.
| Length | 6'0" |
Serial # | 017206 |
| Line Weight | 3 weight | Pieces | 2 peice c/w 2 tips |
| Reel Seat | Cap and Ring | Insert Wood | Pine |
| Handle Type | Cigar | Ferrules | Classic Super Z's |
| Strip Guide | Mildrum Carboly | Snake Guides | Hopkins and Holloway |
| Rod Finish | Varnish | Wrappings | Tan wrapping c/w brown trippings |
| Fittings Blued | No | Flamed Cane | No |
| Rod Bag | Yes | Aluminum Case | Yes |
| Rod Case Over-bag | No |
Amount Used | New |
PRICE $1250.00
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Rod Serial # 019311
This rod is a reworked taper of my popular 7'9" rod. Unlike the more linear taper of the original 7'9" rod, this taper is designed as a parabolic.. This slows the action somewhat allowing the rod to flex well into the butt. Parabolics are reknowned for casting a lot of line. The timing though is not for everyone.
| Length | 7'9" |
Serial # | 019311 |
| Line Weight | 5 weight | Pieces | 2 peice c/w 2 tips |
| Reel Seat | Andersen style cap and ring | Insert Wood | Zebra |
| Handle Type | Cigar | Ferrules | Classic Super Z's |
| Strip Guide | Mildrum Carboly | Snake Guides | Perfection |
| Rod Finish | Hand rubbed Oil Finish | Wrappings | Tan wrapping c/w brown tippings |
| Fittings Blued | No | Flamed Cane | No |
| Rod Bag | Yes | Aluminum Case | Yes |
| Rod Case Over-bag | No |
Amount Used | New |
PRICE $1350.00
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Rod Serial # 018412
For those that wish a 3 piece rod for carrying convience, I made this one just for you. Utilizng a Payne 98 taper which is typically thought of as a 4 wt, I designed this one to carry either a 3 or 4 weight. I've made a number of Payne taper rods over the years and have been pleased with how each one casts. This one is no exception.
| Length | 7'0" |
Serial # | 018412 |
| Line Weight | 3/4 weight | Pieces | 3 peice c/w 2 tips |
| Reel Seat | Double rings | Insert Wood | Brown diyed maple |
| Handle Type | Cigar | Ferrules | Classic Super Z's |
| Strip Guide | Mildrum Carboly | Snake Guides | Perfection |
| Rod Finish | Varnish | Wrappings | Tan wrapping c/w brown tippings |
| Fittings Blued | No | Flamed Cane | No |
| Rod Bag | Yes | Aluminum Case | Yes |
| Rod Case Over-bag | No |
Amount Used | New |
Price $1450.00 - The price reflects the extra work and ferrules required.
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All the above rods are FOB my shop. Delivery is via courier with shipping anywhere in North America costing about $100.00
Note: Pricing is in Canadian Dollars. To get update currency conversion use: http://www.xe.com/ucc/
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Contact information:
donandersen@bamboorods.ca
Don Andersen
Contact information:
donandersen@bamboorods.ca
Don Andersen
403-845-2069
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